A few days after the meteor shower, the mysterious shards have been gathered up by the guards, rebels, and another mysterious faction. However, what to do with them next remains a mystery, as all known texts on their purpose are hopelessly vague. If such a text exists, we don't know where to find it.

Six years ago, an unimaginable horror known as Tirek came to Equestria. His power was nigh impossible, requiring the Elements, the Lovers and the Alicorns all to pour their very souls into holding him. In their absence, Prince Blueblood took the crown. But, Blueblood's reign is simply a mask for the Guard's dictatorship, while rebels cling to the idea of a free republic and strange cults tout the value of freedom from any governance. With all this, why would anypony spare a thought for the comet that filled the night sky for weeks before falling?

Weather: CloudySeason: SpringWho's in power right now? TraditionalistsMeteor Collected: 0%

Okay, let's get a few things clear. One, Daring Do is a real pony who basically novelized her adventures, a la Across Mongolian Plains. As such, her adventures are all true stories, and she is completely capable of doing it again, and it's plot-mandated that the recipient of her account goes on at least one adventure. The reasoning behind this will be explained to the recipient.

Same structure as ever, three applications and then three days for anyone else to apply. Three days go by without an app, and one of the existing ones will be chosen.